Man of La Mancha (1972): Cast
Man of La Mancha is a 1972 adventure drama directed by Arthur Hiller, starring Peter O'Toole as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana, Sophia Loren and Harry Andrews. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- PEA
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Man of La Mancha About?
The premise of Man of La Mancha without spoilers.
In 16th‑century Spain, poet‑playwright Miguel de Cervantes and his servant are seized by the Inquisition for an offending performance. Imprisoned in a massive dungeon, fellow inmates stage a mock trial, planning to confiscate and burn his treasured manuscript. To protect it, Cervantes mounts an elaborate defense, reenacting the tale of Don Quixote with costumes, makeup and the prisoners’ help, turning the trial into a theatrical spectacle.
Man of La Mancha Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on stage musical
- 16th century
- windmill
- spain
- master servant relationship
- delusion
- damsel in distress
- chivalry
- play within a play
- based on novel
- don quixote character
- sancho panza character
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- miguel de cervantes character
- based on broadway musical
- year 1597
- costume drama
- period drama
- religious drama
- heroic fantasy
- catholic church
- political protest
- death of protagonist
- drawbridge
- historical fiction
- manservant
- scullery maid
- roadside inn
- knight errant
- church tribunal
- uncle niece relationship
- dungeon prisoner
- duke
- padre
- quest adventure
- captain of the guard
- charade
- farmer
- lance
- mule team
- noblewoman
- physician
- inheritance
- silk scarf
- stable
- kidnapping
- author
- idealism
- nobility
- actor
- knight in armor
Man of La Mancha Cast & Characters
Peter O'Toole leads the cast as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana, with Sophia Loren as Dulcinea / Aldonza and Harry Andrews as The Innkeeper / The Governor. Directed by Arthur Hiller; 21 actors are credited in all.
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Director Arthur Hiller
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Peter O'Toole as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana -
Sophia Loren as Dulcinea / Aldonza -
Harry Andrews as The Innkeeper / The Governor -
Brian Blessed as Pedro
Also Starring in Man of La Mancha
· 17 more- John Castle Sanson Carrasco / The Duke
- Marne Maitland Captain of the Guard
- Ian Richardson The Padre
- Rosalie Crutchley The Housekeeper
- James Coco Sancho Panza / Cervantes' Manservant
- Gustavo De Nardo Muleteer
- Dominic Barto Muleteer
- Paolo Gozlino Muleteer
- Gino Conforti The Barber
- Poldo Bendandi Muleteer
- Fred Evans Mulateer
- Julie Gregg Antonia Quijana
- Peppi Borza Muleteer
- Dorothy Sinclair The Innkeeper's Wife
- Mario Donen Muleteer
- Miriam Acevedo Fermina
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- Teddy Green Muleteer
Man of La Mancha Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Man of La Mancha.
Man of La Mancha Also Known As
17 alternative titles, including “El hombre de La Mancha” and “L'uomo della Mancha”.
- Also known as
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- El hombre de La Mancha
- L'uomo della Mancha
- Der Mann von La Mancha
- La Mancha lovagja
- Человек из Ла Манчи
- Muž jménem La Mancha
- איש למנשה
- L'homme de La Manche
- Людина з Ла Манчі
- Manden fra La Mancha
- Мъжът от Ламанша
- 소피아 로렌의 라만차 돈키호테
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- 梦幻骑士
- O Homem de La Mancha
- Δον Κιχώτης, ο Ανθρωπος απ` την Μάντσα
- Człowiek z La Manchy
- L’home de la Manxa
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Man of La Mancha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Man of La Mancha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was Man of La Mancha released?
Man of La Mancha was released on December 12, 1972.
Who directed Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha was directed by Arthur Hiller.
More films by Arthur Hiller Who is in the cast of Man of La Mancha?
Man of La Mancha stars Peter O'Toole as Don Quixote De La Mancha / Miguel de Cervantes / Alonso Quijana, Sophia Loren as Dulcinea / Aldonza and Harry Andrews as The Innkeeper / The Governor, among 21 credited actors.
Does Man of La Mancha have a post-credit scene?
No. Man of La Mancha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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